Day 1 - Pre Op (Surgery date 7th June 2016)

[Jobey 177]

So I started my pre op VCLD shakes and Soups today, surgery date is June 7th. I'm still hungry but I don't care cause it will all be worth it in a years time

I'm pretty sure I'm only allowed to eat, well drink lol the shakes and soups but I'm going to ask my nutritionist tomorrow. But after reading some posts I think SF jelly might be okay??

I took some photos of myself today in only my bra and underwear and I can't believe how huge I've gotten, I suppose you just kind of pretend that you're not. But no need to pretend now as I intend to look very different eventually

Two things I'm worried about:

1. Saggy and baggy skin. My surgeon said the only way you can combat this is by exercising?? Is this true??

2. I have an autoimmune disease and am required to take a sh*t load of drugs daily. Is it still easy to swallow pills after VSG??

Would love to hear about your experiences and any advice

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[Jobey 177]

Yay my nutritionist told me that I don't have to do the shakes just must eat a no carb, no sugar diet. So essentially just preparing me for the rest of my life.

Also forgot to mention in the above post

Height - 6'3"

Starting Weight - 140kg or 308lbs

Surgery date - 7th June

and I'm Australian.

I've struggled with my weight my whole life, can't remember being anything other than fat from about 8 years old, being teased, having to shop in different clothes shops, shopping used to make me so sad when I was younger.

I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the beginning of this year and one of the meds I'm on caused me to gain 25kg or 60lbs in 3 months regardless of what I ate. I'm actually so excited about this, it's the first time I felt this happy all year 13 days and counting

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[Blewis913 20]

I'm at the same point as you. I started my shakes today and surgery set for June 7th! We should keep in touch and let each other know about our progress.

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[fits_like_a_sleeve 27]

June 7th for me as well!!

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[Jobey 177]

Yes please would love to have people to talk to who know exactly what we're going through!

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[Blewis913 20]

Fits_like_a_sleeve, where are you having the surgery?

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